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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Actress Hyeri's incredible journey: From contest contestant to K-Pop star
The Power Look That Stole the Show Korean actress Hyeri recently turned heads with her stunning all-black ensemble that transformed any ordinary venue into her personal runway. She nailed the minimalist-chic vibe by pairing a sleeveless tube-top style upper with wide black pants, creating a confident and effortlessly cool look that screams sophistication. Her slicked-back ponytail and sharp heels added that extra edge to her silhouette, while simple jewelry following her neckline provided just the right amount of subtle glamour. Every step she took seemed to flow with an almost liquid grace, perfectly embodying what we'd call "Hyeri's signature chic". The way she carried herself in black was refreshingly light and breezy, giving off those urban vibes that fashion enthusiasts absolutely love - think of how our Bollywood stars rock monochrome looks at airport spotting! This kind of effortless styling has become increasingly popular among young professionals who want to look put-together without trying too hard. The all-black aesthetic is particularly appealing because it's versatile enough for both casual outings and semi-formal events - perfect for the multi-tasking lifestyle of today's youth. The Contest That Changed Everything Here's where Hyeri's story gets really interesting - and honestly, quite relatable for anyone who's ever stumbled into their destiny by accident. Back in the day, Hyeri participated in the 'May Queen' contest organized by a major acting academy called MTM. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Won't Believe the Price of These Dubai Apartments Binghatti Developers FZE Get Offer Undo This wasn't just any regular competition - it was a proper talent hunt with camera tests, dancing, and singing, offering substantial prize money that would be worth around ₹2-3 lakhs in today's currency. What started as a quest for prize money turned into something much bigger. At this academy, Hyeri befriended someone who later became her ticket to stardom. When her friend mentioned that an entertainment company was looking for new members, Hyeri tagged along just to make up the numbers - you know, like when you accompany your friend to an interview for moral support, except this time it was a Girl's Day audition! The beauty of this story lies in its authenticity. Unlike many manufactured celebrity origin stories, Hyeri's journey began with genuine financial motivation and friendship loyalty. Many young people today can relate to entering competitions for the prize money, especially when you're trying to make ends meet or support your dreams. The Face That Launched a Career Now here's the part that'll make you laugh and maybe feel a tiny bit envious. During the audition, Hyeri did her usual routine - danced a bit, sang a bit - but none of that really mattered. The agency CEO later revealed the real reason he picked her_ "Out of all the people I've met in my life, your face is the smallest". Can you imagine? While most of us are out here contouring our faces to look slimmer, Hyeri just naturally had what K-pop agencies consider the golden standard. It's giving major "effortlessly beautiful" energy that we see in our own stars like Alia Bhatt or Ananya Panday - that natural, camera-ready look that doesn't need much enhancement. This revelation also highlights the unique beauty standards in the Korean entertainment industry, where a small face is considered highly desirable because it photographs well and creates better proportions on camera. It's fascinating how different cultures have varying ideals of beauty - while some regions value fuller faces as signs of health and prosperity, Korean pop culture has made the "small face" a coveted feature. From Accidental Audition to Stardom What makes Hyeri's story so endearing is how unplanned it all was. She literally went to "fill up the headcount" and ended up joining an already-debuted group. This would be like casually showing up to support a friend at a singing reality show audition and ending up in the next season of a major talent hunt! Her journey from a contest participant looking for prize money to becoming one of Korea's most beloved actresses through "Reply 1988" is the kind of plot twist that could happen in a K-drama itself. It's that beautiful reminder that sometimes the best opportunities come when you're just being a good friend and showing up for people you care about. The transition from Girl's Day member to acclaimed actress wasn't immediate either. Hyeri had to prove herself in a completely different field, moving from the highly choreographed world of K-pop to the nuanced realm of acting. Her breakout role in "Reply 1988" showcased her natural acting ability and relatable charm, earning her recognition far beyond her idol career. This story resonates deeply with youth culture where family connections, friend networks, and those "I know someone who knows someone" moments often lead to unexpected opportunities. Just like how our film industry has countless stories of people who came to drop off a friend and ended up getting discovered themselves! It's a reminder that success often comes from the most unexpected places, and sometimes the journey is more important than the destination you originally planned.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anupamaa: Anupamaa confronts Shahs and Kotharis, reliving painful past
In the episode of Anupamaa, the host invited Rahi and her team to take the stage. Seeing this, Hasmuk and Leela quietly left, leaving Anupama shocked and unsettled. Backstage, Bharti told Preet that Anupama had always avoided conversations about her past, but it was now confronting her directly. Preet expressed concern, doubting whether Anupama had the strength to perform. Bharti instructed Preet to rejoin the team while she went to look for Anupama. Elsewhere, Khyati expressed her frustration about coming to Mumbai. She lashed out at Rahi, blaming her for their encounter with Anupama and for exposing a side of her they had not wanted to face. Rahi confronted Prem, asking whether he had known about Anupama's presence all along. Parag and Vasundhara also questioned Prem, demanding an honest answer. Rahi felt betrayed by Prem's silence. Prem admitted that he had been aware of Anupama's participation but had not known that she had reached the semi-finals. Rahi, however, refused to believe him and declared her hatred for Anupama. Prem attempted to explain but failed to persuade her. Anupama, overwhelmed with emotion, walked away and broke down in front of Hasmuk, struggling to compose herself. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Won't Believe the Price of These Dubai Apartments Binghatti Developers FZE Get Offer Undo Meanwhile, Parag accused Prem of betrayal for staying in contact with Anupama. A heated argument erupted between Rahi and Prem. Rahi accused him of disloyalty for hiding his meetings with Anupama, while Prem retorted that Rahi's grudge against Anupama showed that she, too, lacked loyalty. Leela, Vasundhara, and Parag turned against Anupama, blaming her for Aryan's death. When Prem defended Anupama, Khyati slapped him and angrily held Anupama responsible for the tragedy. Prem admitted with regret that he should not have hidden the truth. The rift between Rahi and Prem deepened further. Backstage, Anupama told Hasmuk and Bharti that she was not ready to perform, saying she could not dance in front of someone who despised her. Bharti and Hasmuk tried to console her, urging her to rise above the negativity. Anupama revealed that she had not known Rahi would be competing with her and feared making matters worse. Meanwhile, Preet became anxious, worried that Anupama might withdraw. Anita, Deepa, and Rita grew impatient waiting for her. Rita asked Preet if she knew where Anupama had gone. Preet feared that Anupama might have left altogether.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Punjab increases monthly stipends for medical and dental college interns, residents
1 2 3 Chandigarh: Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday announced an increase in the monthly stipends for interns, junior residents, and senior residents across govt medical and dental colleges in the state. The finance minister said there are currently 907 sanctioned intern posts, 1,408 for junior residents, and 754 for senior residents within Punjab's govt medical and dental colleges. The stipend for interns has been substantially raised from Rs 15,000 to Rs 22,000 per month. For junior residents, the new stipend structure will see a rise from the current Rs 67,968 per month to Rs 76,000 in the first year, Rs 77,000 in the second year, and Rs 78,000 in the third year. Similarly, senior residents will experience an increase from their current Rs 81,562 per month to Rs 92,000 in the first year, Rs 93,000 in the second year, and Rs 94,000 in the third year. Cheema reiterated the state govt's dedication to allocating ample resources for the education and health sectors. He said that the annual expenditure on these stipends, currently Rs 204.96 crore, will escalate to Rs 238.18 crore following this enhancement, representing an estimated annual increase of Rs 33.22 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Won't Believe the Price of These Dubai Apartments Binghatti Developers FZE Get Offer Undo The finance minister affirmed the Punjab govt's resolve to enhance healthcare facilities throughout the state. He also mentioned the recent initiative to provide insurance coverage of Rs 10 lakh to every citizen, further emphasising the govt's focus on public welfare. Cheema assured that there will be no scarcity of funds for the continued development and improvement of healthcare infrastructure and services in Punjab. MSID:: 122881701 413 |
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
In addition to manual boats, drones also to be deployed to protect Goa's fish stock: Halarnkar
Porvorim: The fisheries department successfully tested drone technology over two months to monitor bull trawling in the state's waters, fisheries minister Nilkanth Halarnkar told the assembly on Wednesday. A special control room for monitoring has been set up at the fisheries department, and now drones will be used to identify vessels that enter Goa's waters to deplete its fish stock, he said. Chief minister Pramod Sawant said that the drones are being used to identify violations, in addition to the two existing manual boats used by the state. 'We have started taking action against bull trawling. So far, 17-18 boats were seized, and the labourers and others caught are kept in a lock-up for two days as a deterrent,' he said. Halarnkar said such drones are already used effectively by Maharashtra govt. 'The drone capacity is up to 20km, and it gives a clear picture even at night. We have two boats already, and additional force will be provided once we start the drone system full-fledged. The high court has already said that we can act against such bull trawling up to 12km. When violations are caught, we auction the fish stock, and they are fined five times this price,' he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Won't Believe the Price of These Dubai Apartments Binghatti Developers FZE Get Offer Undo Curtorim MLA Aleixo Reginald Lourenco said, 'You will watch the boat from the drone, but how will you attach the boat? This issue has been going on for a long time. Will you be able to stop it? There is a very strong nexus between the department and those bull trawling.' Halarnkar said that the Coast Guard and coastal police will also assist in attaching the violating vessels. Benaulim MLA Venzy Veigas and Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar said that in areas like Baina and Desterro, fishermen don't even have boat parking facilities, sheds for mending nets, or high mast lighting needed. 'Around 500 fishermen are affected,' Amonkar said. Halarnkar said that the required CRZ permission has already been received for the shed, and the work will be tendered within 15 days. 'The high mast map costing Rs 1.43 crore has already been tendered by GEDA,' he said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Court issues arrest warrant against former SP & SHO in 2011 custodial assault case
Bijnor: A local court has issued arrest warrants against two retired police officers for repeatedly skipping hearings in a 2011 custodial assault case involving a former panchayat president's son. Chief judicial magistrate Dr Lucky Singh ordered police to arrest the accused —former SP Uday Pratap, and ex-SHO of Amroha Dehat Sudhir Tomar — and produce them in court by Aug 19. The case pertains to alleged police brutality and extortion involving Vishal Tandon, son of former district panchayat president Shiv Swaroop Tandon. On Aug 12, 2011, police at Amroha Dehat detained Vishal based on a woman's complaint. He was locked up overnight and released on bail the next day. Vishal, a merchant, later filed a court complaint alleging that the then SP and SHO beat him in custody. Vishal said, "They thrashed me in custody, took Rs 3 lakh from me for my release and even snatched my gold chain. " He also alleged that when his father came to the police station to intervene, he too was mistreated. Shiv Swaroop Tandon said, "When I reached the police station to plead for my son, they misbehaved with me too." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Won't Believe the Price of These Dubai Apartments Binghatti Developers FZE Get Offer Undo Following the complaint, an FIR was registered under IPC sections 392 (robbery), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 504 (intentional insult to provoke breach of peace), and 506 (criminal intimidation) after court intervention. Despite multiple summons, both officers failed to appear during hearings. The court later issued non-bailable warrants, but no confirmation was received on whether they were served by the rural police station. Vishal died in 2013. Since then, his father has continued pursuing the case. On Tuesday, the CJM viewed the continued absence of the officers as contempt of court and issued arrest warrants. Advocate Matloob Subhani said, "The court has sent a letter to SP Amroha directing him to arrest both officers and present them in court by August 19."
